Heavy fishing pressure pushes trout out of their soft glides into faster, choppy runs protected by rocks and structure. Europeans developed a style of direct line nymphing using multiple, weighted flies fished under tension on light tippets to systematically dissect these micro-environments, catching fish when no other method could. The new ESN Series with Konnetic technology makes for an extremely light rod, ideal for the repetitive casts this precision method requires. Its responsive, supple tip telegraphs every boulder, bump and bite, giving you ultimate control. For competition nymph fishermen, Sage’s ESN rods are extremely effective fishing tools. As these anglers increase their skill level, there becomes a need for a longer nymphing rod. The added length of the 3 weight, 11’ ESN offers additional range and will appeal to competition nymph fishermen and recreational Czech-nymph anglers alike.